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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 489
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 191.91 Crore
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 191.91 Crore  today. More than more than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406347
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2nd Dose
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10032602
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Precaution Dose
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5076727
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18417997
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2nd Dose
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17570586
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Precaution Dose
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8300629
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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32449186
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2nd Dose
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13329016
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59105816
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2nd Dose
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44513646
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556758034
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2nd Dose
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486287945
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Precaution Dose
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514400
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203177514
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2nd Dose
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189992406
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Precaution Dose
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1111344
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127038421
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2nd Dose
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118447009
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Precaution Dose
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16896479
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1007353315
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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880173210
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Precaution Dose
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31899579
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Total
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1919426104
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 19th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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37
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2nd Dose
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784
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Precaution Dose
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11350
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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58
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2nd Dose
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1343
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Precaution Dose
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26198
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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171248
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2nd Dose
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288047
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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33223
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2nd Dose
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113596
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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35411
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2nd Dose
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318143
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Precaution Dose
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23044
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7719
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2nd Dose
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73701
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Precaution Dose
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24717
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5318
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2nd Dose
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50244
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Precaution Dose
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123724
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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253014
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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845858
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Precaution Dose
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209033
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Total
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1307905
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STREET VENDORS
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  launched the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbharNidhi  Scheme on June 01, 2020 with the aim to facilitate collateral free working capital loan to street vendors to restart their businesses, which were adversely impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Scheme has the following objectives:
- Facilitate collateral free working capital loan up to ₹ 10,000, of 1 year tenure, with enhanced loan of ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 50,000 in the second and third trances respectively, on repayment of earlier loans.
- Incentivize regular repayment, through interest subsidy @ 7% per annum; and
- Reward digital transactions, by way of cash back up to ₹ 1,200 per year.
Under the PM SVANidhi Scheme, all street vendors engaged in vending in urban areas are eligible. These Street Vendors should have either a Certificate of Vending  or a Letter of Recommendation  issued by the respective Town Vending Committee .
Street Vendors can avail maximum of ₹ 50,000 in the 3rd tranche of loan under PM SVANidhi on successful repayment of earlier loan. As on 31.07.2023, 51.35 lakh loans amounting to ₹ 6607.94 Cr have been disbursed under 3rd tranche loan under PM SVANidhi Scheme.
Under the PM SVANidhi Scheme, the loan of ₹ 10,000, ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 50,000 given under 1st, 2nd and 3rd has to return within the term of 12 months, 18 months and 36 months respectively. The rate of interest charged by the Lending Institutions is as per the extant RBI guidelines. An interest subsidy of 7% is paid by the Union Government on a quarterly basis on timely repayment of EMIs.
Under the PM SVANidhi Scheme, loans are directly disbursed by lending institutions to the Street Vendors. As such, action, if any, against the defaulters for non-return of loan amount is taken by the concerned Lending Institutions.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing And Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
Loan Moratorium helps to drive Palakkadan Business People’s daily life
Moratorium declared by the Central Government due to Covid 19 became a great help for the small and medium entrepreneurs in Palakkad. Most of the traders in Palakkad stocked large quantity of products expecting seasonal market during April after the harvesting. But unexpected Covid and lock down thereafter changed the entire scenario. And they were unable to meet even day to day needs as cash flow was totally affected. According to them, the moratorium for loans came exactly on that juncture and it helped them to continue their financial lives.
Mr. Alfar, a small readymade dress shop owner from Koduvayur of Palakkad District expresses his happiness on loan moratorium. He is running two small shops along with his father Ansari. They have stocked large quantity of men’s outfits expecting heavy sales after harvesting of paddy. Festivals life Vishu and Easter were also coming during this time. And their entire working capital was invested in stocks. “The moratorium for our trade loans is a real help during this trouble times”-Alfar said. According to him, officials from Syndicate Bank text the message and telephoned him to inform moratorium benefits. He think that people like him can not continue further as sales will get momentum only after 6-7 months after the lock down.
Same is the feelings of the small taxi operators in and around Palakkad. “We were not getting any trips from the beginning of March itself”- MR. Selvakumar, a single car owner from Kinsery of Palakkad said. With the payments of previous months trips, we were able to manage last EMI. But moratorium helped us to survive this month. We hope we could make repayments immediately after the end of this crisis.
Many small traders from the Palakkad market also prizes the moratorium. According to them, it was impossible to make repayments of loan during this time. And if moratorium steps were not there, it would affect their credit scores. It will be a problem for their future trade loans. According to them it was a real help for them during this time.
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Ministry of Railways
1517 Mail/Express Trains and 846 Passenger Trains being operated on a daily average basis as Special Trains on Indian Railways
To contain COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Railways have discontinued all passenger carrying trains w.e.f 23rd March, 2020. In view of the prevailing situation, only special trains, with limited stoppages, keeping in view the suggestions and concerns of State Governments and health advisories are being operated.
As on 01.08.2021, Indian Railways, on a daily average basis, operated 6166 special train services which included 1517 Mail/Express trains and 846 Passenger trains.
Indian Railways is keeping a close watch on the prevailing situation and regulating operation of train services accordingly.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy Rescue teams Render Assistance to Passengers Stranded in Train in Flood Affected Area
Following the incessant rains over the last 24 hours in Mumbai and adjoining areas, a request was received from Central Railways early morning today, 27 Jul 19, for evacuation of passengers from Mahalaxmi Exp stranded near Badlapur due to waters on tracks from Ulhas River. Nine flood rescue teams from the Indian Navy including five Diving teams were mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets. A Seaking Helicopter was also launched with Divers and Auto inflatable craft for deployment in the area as advance assessment party.
Despite the heavy rains, the rescue teams managed to reach the spot and immediately rendered assistance to the stranded passengers. The Seaking helicopter and IAF MI-17 helicopter provided aerial surveillance and supported the ground rescue teams in the rescue efforts. Alongwith the NDRF and state govt teams, the Navy teams successfully evacuated all the passengers to safety by the afternoon. The Western Naval Command was in constant touch with State Administration and continues to remain prepared to respond as required to provide necessary assistance.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister coveys best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Games.
In a X post, PM said;
“As the Asian Games commence, I convey my best wishes to the Indian contingent. India’s passion and commitment to sports shines through as we send our largest ever contingent in the Asian Games. May our athletes play well and demonstrate in action what true sporting spirit is.”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju visits the sporting facilities at Indira Gandhi Stadium
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju today visited Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi and gathered first-hand information about the facilities there. He went to cycling Velodrome and interacted with the trainees there. He met the cyclists who will be participating in the “World Junior Cyclist Meet” in Frankfurt, Germany next month. Sh. Rijiju also went to the Boxing arena where many boxers including Asian Games Gold Medallist Mary Kom was participating in the training programme.
Shri Rijiju assured all the athletes full cooperation and support in providing training as well as infrastructure facilities. He encouraged athletes to give their best for the country. The Athletes there, in their interaction with the Minister told that facilities and infrastructure were very good.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Union Minister for Power and MNRE, Shri R.K Singhmeets with Mr. Dan Jørgensen, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities
Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind launched jointly by the two ministers
Both ministers agree to further engagement in Renewable Energy, especially offshore wind and green hydrogen
Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K Singh met with Mr. Dan Jørgensen, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities here today. In the meeting, from the India side, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Secretary MNRE Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi and other senior officials of the Ministries of power and MNRE were also present. The Danish minister was also accompanied by a delegation of officials.
Shri R.K Singh underlined to the Danish side that energy transition towards green is an important part of India’s policy. He pointed out that Hon’ble Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech has set a target of 450 GW of RE capacity by 2030. The minister went on to say that already our whole renewable energy portfolio is at 146 GW. He stated that India is the only G 20 country whose actions are in consonance with the Paris Climate agreement with regard to global rise in temperature. Discussing the potential of green energy, Shri Singh said that India is looking at making Ladakh and islands such as Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep green in energy including transport.
The two ministers jointly launched ‘Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind’ as part of the GreenStrategic Partnership.This Centre will at theoutset be centred around four working groups a) spatial planning;b) financial framework conditions;c) supply chain infrastructure; and d) standards and testing.In the initial phases, the Centre of Excellence  will focus on the offshorewind sector. In the medium tolong term, the vision is that the Centre will broaden to include a wider group ofinternational governments and players, accumulating experience and bestpractices on offshore wind and become an international centre for offshorewind and with broader links to new and renewable energy.
Both sides agreed to further their cooperation in renewable energy with a focus on offshore wind energy. The two countries already have an agreement on “Strategic Sector Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy with afocus on Offshore Wind Energy”. The Danish minister also invited Shri R. K Singh to Denmark to take a first hand look at Denmark’s work in offshore wind energy.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
EXHIBITION HELD IN DIU ON INDIA'S JOURNEY TO G20
The G20 Secretariat is organising an Exhibition on India’s journey at the G20 on the sidelines of the G20 RIIG WG Meeting at the Education Hub campus, Diu, Daman And Diu, and DNH. It was inaugurated by Shri Praful Patel, Administrator of Daman and Diu and Dadranagar and Haveli, and G20 Sherpa, Shri Amitabh Kant today, 18th May 2023.
The Exhibition is being held for a week starting from the first day of the RIIG Meeting, ie. 18 May 2023, and following the conclusion of the RIIG Meeting on 19 May 2023, the Exhibition would be kept open for the viewing of the general public.
The Exhibition would serve as an informative and engaging platform to generate awareness about India’s historic G20 Presidency, especially amongst students and young adults-taking forward the spirit of Jan Bhagidari.
Students from the Institutes located at the Education Hub, as well as local schools from Diu will also be visiting the Exhibition over the next week. Brochures curated specially for school children, Introduction to G20, will also be distributed at the venue. A photo booths has also been set up at the venue to encourage engagement of the public with the G20 framework.સોશિયલ મીડિયા પર અમને ફોલો કરો : @PIBAhmedabad /pibahmedabad1964 /pibahmedabad pibahmedabad1964[at]gmail[dot]com
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Ministry of Finance
LIC Goa division emerges as No: 1 in First Year Premiums
Goa: 4 November 2020
Life Insurance Corporation of India , Goa Division has registered a positive growth of 60.28% in First Year Premium Income and emerged as No.1 in All India among all 112 Divisions of LIC and 2nd in Single Premium Growth Rate as on 31st October 2020, in All India.
We congratulate all the policy holders of Goa for their faith in LIC and continued patronage in the Organisation even during the pandemic period wherein the citizens prioritized the Insurance over other savings, and have shown more interest in Pension Plans with Guaranteed Returns, Health Insurance, ULIPs and other Conventional Plans.
To give a boost to the Insurance awareness in the public, the leader of Western Zone of LIC, Shri. Vikas Rao, has launched a mission HAMARA PARIVAR, LIC BIMA PARIVAR, to cover the family members according to the need of the family, and to declare that family as BIMA PARIVAR with a Honour. The idea is well received and we are going to reach all the families through our distribution channels. This Campaign will ensure success of Mission One Million , and we shall light the Lamp of Life Insurance in a Million Homes in this month of festival of lights.
While wishing the citizens of Goa on the forthcoming Diwali Festival, we look forward to every Family to be a LIC BIMA PARIVAR.
Our congratulations to all the Development Officers, CLIAs, Agents, our Insurance Channel Partners, Officers and Staff Members of Goa Division for their extraordinary contribution in garnering record New Business.
LIC/VK/PM
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
Paddy Procurement shows increase of 19.92 % over last year
About 21.09 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 47010.10 Crore.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes..
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,Telangana,Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh with purchase of over 248.99 LMTs of paddy upto 07.11.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 207.63 LMT showing an increase of 19.92 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 248.99 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 175.24 LMT which is 70.37 % of total procurement.
About 21.09 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 47010.10 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 07.11.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 31988.25 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 171.60 Crores benefitting 18949 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan as against the last year corresponding purchase of 17586.31 MT which is an increase of 81.89% for pulses and oilseeds.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 07.11.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Till 07.11.2020 a quantity of 1022074 cotton bales valuing Rs.2952.51 Crore has been procured benefitting 198060 farmers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to TN CM and Puducherry CM regarding the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nivar
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shri Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Puducherry Chief Minister Shri V Narayanasami regarding the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nivar.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Shri @EPSTamilNadu and Puducherry CM Shri @VNarayanasami regarding the situation in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety and well-being of those living in the affected areas."
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 258
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage reaches nearly 89 crore
More than 58 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 89 Crore today. More than 58 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,72,732
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2nd Dose
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88,93,916
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,52,652
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2nd Dose
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1,50,03,980
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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36,02,83,201
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2nd Dose
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8,29,14,910
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,94,88,042
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2nd Dose
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7,67,86,029
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,13,31,706
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2nd Dose
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5,61,87,315
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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64,98,28,333
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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23,97,86,150
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Total
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88,96,14,483
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 30thSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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256
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2nd Dose
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10,625
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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337
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2nd Dose
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29,302
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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23,21,464
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2nd Dose
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18,23,432
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5,77,955
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2nd Dose
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5,41,555
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,06,017
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2nd Dose
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2,69,900
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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32,06,029
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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26,74,814
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Total
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58,80,843
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Capacity Building Workshop for Regional Offices of Health & Family Welfare held at Nirman Bhavan.
Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary  inaugurated the three days Capacity Building Workshop for Regional Offices of Health & Family Welfare  at Nirman Bhavan today
Ms. Preeti Sudan appreciated the role played by Regional Offices in coordinating with State Authorities especially in the most recent case of the Kerala floods in 2018. She said “Regional Directors must extend requisite technical support to state agencies in implementation of National Programmes and should focus of ROHFWs on operationalizing Health and Wellness Centres  under Ayushman Bharat”. She further stated that “Regional Directors should approach concerned authorities in States towards expediting posting of trained mid level providers in all states”. She interacted with Regional Directors and asked them to involve themselves in State activities and become part of State conversations through State specific groups of the Ministry. While reviewing UP and Bihar, she advised the Regional Directors to work on containment of JE/AES and immunization in Uttar Pradesh; control and elimination of Kala-Azar in endemic districts of Bihar; and combating HIV/AIDS in Nagaland.
Dr. S. Venkatesh, DGHS was also present at the workshop. He highlighted the crucial role played by RoHFWs in the control of Nipah and Zika outbreaks in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh/Rajasthan respectively. He said “clarity in roles of Regional Directors is required for contributing effectively and efficiently to National Programmes and new initiatives of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ”.
At present 19 ROHFWs are operational in the country for the past 40 years and there is requirement of 10 more offices for better work across the country.
The inauguration was attended by other senior officials of the Ministry. The workshop shall conclude on 1st February, 2019.